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San Jacinto County chemical spill: Residents allowed to return home
SUMMARY: Cleanup efforts are ongoing more than 24 hours after a deadly 18-wheeler crash in San Jito County that released over 1,000 gallons of sulfur dioxide. The crash, which occurred along FM 1725, led to the evacuation of 60 to 80 homes and the hospitalization of a school bus driver and students exposed to the toxic gas. Fortunately, all were released and are expected to recover. The air quality is now considered safe, and residents have been allowed to return home. Hazmat crews are continuing cleanup, and officials are monitoring air quality. Claims related to the incident are still being processed.

Cleanup continues after a deadly 18-wheeler crash released hazardous gas in San Jacinto County. Dozens of homes had to be evacuated.
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Fifth Ward home robbed, caught on camera
SUMMARY: In northeast Houston’s Fifth Ward, a home was robbed, with the crime caught on camera. The homeowner, Jackie Griffin, reported an alarm alerting her to an intruder on February 12. The thieves entered by breaking her fence and removing her air conditioner to access the home. Griffin witnessed the man ransacking her property via video for about 10-15 minutes before he escaped with $1,300 in jewelry. Despite contacting police multiple times, she feels the investigation is stalled, as no investigator has been assigned nearly three weeks later, leaving her feeling unsafe.

A Fifth Ward burglary caught on camera has a homeowner feeling unsafe in her own home. Thieves broke through Jackie Griffin’s fence on February 12 to steal her air conditioner, and she says police are dragging their feet on the case. Joy Addison has more.
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Galveston braces for Spring Break after Senior Skip day unrest
SUMMARY: As Spring Break approaches, Galveston is on high alert following unrest during Senior Skip Day. Police responded to multiple shots fired and disturbances involving large crowds of high school students, resulting in several detainments. Local residents expressed concern over the chaos, while officials emphasized their gratitude for the police response in managing fights and ensuring safety. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, particularly after a social media post prompted over 30,000 shares, leading many students to flock to the beaches. Although weapons were recovered and some streets were closed, fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Businesses and law enforcement in Galveston are preparing for the upcoming spring break after a chaotic “Senior Skip Day” incident involving high school students, which resulted in reports of fights and gunfire.
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Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy is arrested in Texas on a family violence assault charge
SUMMARY: Kansas City Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge in Texas on Friday, accused of choking a family or household member. Worthy, who played college football at the University of Texas, denied the allegation, claiming the woman involved had been asked to leave his home due to infidelity. His attorneys stated she made extortive efforts and destroyed property before making the false accusation. Worthy faces a third-degree felony charge, which could result in 2 to 10 years in prison. This follows legal troubles involving fellow Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice.
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